Google Takes on Microsoft and OpenAI in the AI Race with Rebranded Gemini Chatbot
Google has entered the artificial intelligence race with its rebranded chatbot, Google Gemini, to compete directly with Microsoft and OpenAI. This move comes as Google retired its Bard chatbot, previously running on PaLM, and introduced Gemini Pro and Gemini Ultra, a paid premium version that utilizes Google’s most advanced language model. But what exactly is Google Gemini, and how does it stack up against its competitors?
What is Google Gemini and How Does it Work?
Google Gemini is Google’s answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The chatbot is designed to handle various tasks and inputs, including text, images, video, and sound, and provide outputs in any of those formats. Gemini is touted as being multimodal, allowing for a seamless and efficient user experience. However, it’s important to note that the smoothness showcased in the video demonstration may be attributed to editing. Nonetheless, Gemini’s capabilities remain impressive, as highlighted in a Google for Developers blog post.
How to Access Gemini
While the Gemini large language model is currently accessible through Search Generative Experiences (SGE) for a select group of users on the waitlist, Google announced its plans to launch dedicated apps for Gemini on Android and iOS. Additionally, Gemini will be available to Android users through Google Assistant. This wider availability is an effort to expand the reach of Gemini and make it more accessible to users.
Introducing Gemini Advanced: The Paid Tier
Google’s Gemini Advanced is a paid tier that provides access to Ultra 1.0, Google’s most capable AI model. The company claims that Gemini Advanced outperformed leading alternatives in blind evaluations, although specific details about the evaluations were not disclosed. For $19.99 a month, users can subscribe to the Google One AI Premium Plan, which includes access to Gemini Advanced, 2TB of storage, and the ability to use Gemini in various Google products, including Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
Is Google Gemini Better Than OpenAI’s ChatGPT?
According to a technical report by Google’s DeepMind, Gemini performed better than ChatGPT in various tests. Gemini achieved a score of 90.04% on the MMLU benchmark test, surpassing both a human expert’s performance of 89.8% and ChatGPT’s high of 86.4%. However, Google’s Gemini acknowledges that the better option depends on individual needs and preferences. For creative writing and casual conversation, ChatGPT may be the better choice, while Gemini excels in research, complex tasks, and factual accuracy.
Conclusion
To determine whether Google’s Gemini or OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the better fit, users are advised to give both chatbots the same task and evaluate their performance. With Gemini positioned as a direct competitor to Microsoft and OpenAI, the AI race continues to intensify, providing users with more advanced and capable language models to choose from. Whether Google’s Gemini will emerge as the top contender remains to be seen, and users will likely need to explore both options to determine which best suits their specific needs.
Analyst comment
Positive news: Google enters the AI race with its advanced chatbot Gemini, offering seamless multimodal capabilities. It outperformed OpenAI’s ChatGPT in tests. Market prediction: The market for AI chatbots will become more competitive as users have advanced and capable language models to choose from.
